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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $11,000 | ||
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,600 | ||
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,800 | ||
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $5,000 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $11,000 | ||
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,600 | ||
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,800 | ||
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $5,000 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $11,000 | ||
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,200 | ||
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,400 | ||
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $5,400 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $11,000 | ||
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,200 | ||
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,400 | ||
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $5,400 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,800 | ||
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 | ||
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $9,700 | ||
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,200 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,800 | ||
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 | ||
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $9,700 | ||
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,200 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $9,700 | ||
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $9,100 | ||
| Dario Saric | PHI | $8,400 | ||
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $9,700 | ||
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $9,100 | ||
| Dario Saric | PHI | $8,400 | ||
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,000 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | ||
| Dario Saric | PHI | $8,400 | ||
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,600 | ||
| John Collins | ATL | $5,700 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | ||
| Dario Saric | PHI | $8,400 | ||
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,600 | ||
| John Collins | ATL | $5,700 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.